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Son going off BM?

Hmm... however he has had a bad cold and is still recovering from it..
he has also lost interest in solids, and also BF..
My parents insist that I give him water, which they have been giving him, and since he hasn't done a poop in 4 days, they say I should give him warm water. I was thinking.. isn't it better to give him BM, since it's not empty calories like water is.. but oh! I don't know.. any advice, anyone?
Does BM have some laxative effect on babies?
However, he was on paracetamol and Zyrtec too, as he was having a fever, and also to stop the runny nose.

The last time he had a cold, he was nursing often.
Now, he just doesn't wanna nurse, even if I offer it to him he'd take a few sucks and then just go on playing.. even at night he doesn't nurse as often.

He is 9 months, but since I feed him on cue, I really don't know how much I "should" be feeding him though.. so how he is feeding now seems quite little.. so am getting a bit worried..?

Re: Son going off BM?

If he won't nurse, expressed breastmilk in a cup would be best. A cold will definitely cause a reduction in nursing and eating (and therefore in pooping). DS did the same thing. Aside from making sure he is hydrated, I wouldn't worry about it too much. I'm sure he'll be back to himself soon.

Re: Son going off BM?

Yes Breast milk does have laxative properties. And you should really TRY to offer him the breast more. At 9months old they are often distracted. But walking around with your shirt off or showing them your breast or breasts can really help with that. Because not only does the BM have a natural laxative effect AND keep them hydrated, but also if you are NOT sick, you are giving all the antibodies that are keeping your well, or all the ones that got you over the sickness if you in fact contracted it to some degree. The more you breast feed, the sooner the baby should get over it. HTH!

Re: Son going off BM?

Originally Posted by I-Man's Momma

Milk supplies are generally very resilient. You may notice being more thirsty than usually as your supply increases, so be sure to drink plenty of water.

Hmm.. you are right. I do feel a whole lot more thirsty.
I also stay at home, so that's good. I let him suck whenever he wants to to up the milk supply.. poor fella is a bit annoyed that he isn't full after each feed, but I am not gonna supplement!